The Magpies have been keen not to put a timescale on a potential return date for Carroll, who has not played since February, after he underwent ankle surgery earlier this year.

Andy Carroll (L) looks on during the Newcastle United Training Session at the Newcastle United Training Centre

Encouragingly, Carroll's ankle has not had an adverse reaction to the physical work he has done since his deadline day move last month and Tuesday marked another step forward in his rehab as he joined in with his team-mates for part of the session.

Allan Saint-Maximin, who tore his hamstring last month, has also made progress during the international break but Steve Bruce has confirmed that Gayle is still sidelined after seeing a specialist earlier this month.

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Bruce wowed by Atsu

Steve Bruce has been delighted by the form of Christian Atsu since his return from African Cup of Nations.

The winger's performance in the surprise victory at Tottenham was described as "heroic" by his boss - his first competitive appearance since suffering a hamstring injury on international duty.

Atsu only returned to full training a few days prior to the Premier League clash, but was parachuted on earlier than expected after Allan Saint-Maximin suffered his own hamstring injury.

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"I was delighted with him and I hadn't seen him train until last week and, all of a sudden, in training, we're thinking, 'Wow, he's a bit different to what we've got' and he pleasantly surprised us," Bruce told BBC Newcastle.

"And then, of course, he took his training sessions into the game on Sunday and when we're all disappointed with Allan coming off, I thought he was terrific in his attitude to stay on the ball, to work with it and he did very, very well."

Jetro Willems (L) and Emil Krafth during the Newcastle United Training Session at The Newcastle United Training Centre on August 21, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Image: Newcastle United via Getty Image)

The cash-strapped Allsvenskan side were able to use the money to snap up Olof Mellberg as their new coach, replacing Henrik Larsson – who resigned after being subject to “verbal abuse” from his own supporters.

Helsingborg have financial issues but the significant sell-on meant that they could appoint Mellberg.